Russian Su-57 Stealth Jets Deployed to Syria

Footage of Russia’s new Su-57 stealth fighter jets operating in Syria has been posted to social media by Syrian activists. Unverified footage reportedly shows two Su-57 fighter jets landing at Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base near the southeastern city of Latakia. Russia’s most advanced jets were developed to compete with the United States premier fighter jet the F-22 Raptor. It is not clear why Russia would commit its most advanced fighter jets to the conflict in Syria.